The Athletic’s Dane Brugler and NFL.com’s Lance Zierlein attribute Mickens’ NFL-ready tackling, play diagnosis and instincts to his father’s likely influence. Ray Mickens spent 10 NFL seasons as a New York Jet. The younger Mickens (6’/199) possesses excellent athleticism (8.59 RAS) and should find a role on special teams, at worst. In his final, full college season, he set career highs in solo tackles (55), stops (26), TFLs (12) and forced incompletions (seven).

Taveras has made four consecutive starts for Seattle in right field since being claimed off waivers last week from the division-rival Rangers. The 26-year-old appears poised to continue playing everyday, but hasn’t made much of an impact at the dish so far, hitting .214 (3-for-14) with three RBI and one steal.

Amador is hitting just .173 (9-for-52) with one homer, three RBI and one steal in 20 games this season at the highest level. Unfortunately, the Rockies don’t have a viable alternative at the position until Ezequiel Tovar (hip) returns from the injured list, which would likely push Kyle Farmer back to second base.

Pham was handed a one-game suspension by the league back in late April when he made “inappropriate actions towards fans.” Use your imagination. The 37-year-old should return to Pittsburgh’s lineup on Tuesday night.

Ortiz receives his first day off since April 22 after making 18 consecutive starts. The 26-year-old speedster has gotten off to a brutal start at the plate this season, hitting .176/.233/.228 with one homer, six RBI and four steals through 40 games. His 86.4 mph average exit velocity represents the fifth-worst mark among qualified hitters this season. It’ll be Andruw Monasterio filling in at shortstop on Monday evening.

Torrens is feeling better after taking a foul ball to the groin area during Sunday’s showdown against the Cubs. He’ll get some extra time to continue resting and recovering with Francisco Alvarez handling the catching duties during Monday’s series opener at Citi Field.

Woodruff was limited to just 39 pitches during Sunday’s minor league rehab start for Triple-A Nashville and will undergo treatment this week for right ankle tendinitis. He’s been pulled off his rehab assignment for the next couple days and will make another appearance for one of Milwaukee’s minor league affiliates before he’s cleared for his season debut. At this point, it’s challenging to envision him returning until the very end of May or early June.